Observation: Uintas

Observation Date

12/1/2018

Observer Name

Craig Gordon

Region

Uintas

Location Name or Route

Wolf Creek Pass/Bowl

Snow Characteristics

Snow Surface Conditions

Powder

Snow Characteristics Comments

Soft, spongy snow.... it's got body and rebound!

Red Flags

Wind Loading

Red Flags Comments

Wind loading wasn't as widespread as I thought it was going to be... pretty much isolated to upper elevation leeward slopes.

Excellent riding and turning conditions, particularly on sunny slopes where we finally have a base, offering an exit strategy.

Today's Observed Danger Rating

Considerable

Tomorrows Estimated Danger Rating

Considerable